Sunset Festival of Bands now airing on Pierce County TV

The high school marching band demonstration was held Oct. 25 at Sumner High School’s Sunset Stadium. Hosted by Sumner High, the nine participating bands each performed twice before a panel of judges. Blue Thunder, the high-energy drum line that performs at Seattle Seahawks games, entertained as a special guest. Participating schools were:

DVD and Blu-ray copies of the program can be purchased from PCTV for $35 each. PCTV utilized five cameras, five microphones and a crew of 10 individuals - which included three students from Bates Technical College - to record the 2014 Sunset Festival of Bands. PCTV is sharing the program with other community television channels around the state.

“Besides providing transparency for local governments, Pierce County TV does a great job of showcasing the people, places and events that make our community special,” said Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming, who serves as president of the Rainier Communications Commission, which governs the channel on behalf of seven member jurisdictions. “I am proud of the PCTV staff’s initiative to give us all the opportunity to watch these young musicians at their best.”